Military Law

Military Lawyers

Controlled by the Uniform Code of Military Justice (UCMJ), military law is a specialized branch of law that applies to military service members. The UCMJ is the Congressional Code of Military Criminal Law applicable to all military members worldwide. It lays out the rights and obligations of military personnel, establishes procedures for military discipline, and defines crimes according to the military law justice system. The veteran affairs administration and benefit programs are also part of military law.